Lesser America presents a raw, darkly comic new play about the lovers we take to bed and the strangers we find there in the morning. More…
After a chance encounter in the bar of a bowling alley, two broken hopefuls share an electric evening. Bets are placed, shoes are lost, and booze is poured and poured. 'Half Moon Bay' is a funny and romantic exploration of our terrible decisions and the beautiful reasons we make them.
See it if you like short, romantic plays with perhaps a mismatched man and woman with two quirky but fine performances
Don't see it if some simplistic dialogue and situations turns you off, expect more action in plays you see, you're tired of the girl meets boy, etc. plot
See it if you want to see two exquisite performances by Gabriel King and Keilly McQuail. Also, terrific set design by Reid Thompson.
Don't see it if you don't want to be moved by a play.
See it if You enjoy shows about the way young people act and react while dealing with serious addiction issues. You enjoy shows about quirky hook ups
Don't see it if You can't deal with raunchy language and seriously flawed characters. You don't like real issues dealt with in a comedic style.
See it if you're charmed by adorably quirky misfits falling in love with each other.
Don't see it if substance abuse and adult language are not your idea of adorably quirky.
See it if you enjoy an entertaining boy meets girl story. Good acting, nice sets, banal story.
Don't see it if You've seen a thousand boy-meets-girl story.
See it if You like amazing performances and a remarkable set. Very entertaining and surprisingly funny.
Don't see it if You want something deep and profound.
See it if you would enjoy a funny, well-written, and well-acted take on the boy meets girl story with engaging characters
Don't see it if you are looking for an insightful, intellectual or poetic journey
See it if you like a well executed version of a the very popular millennial romantic dramedy.
Don't see it if you can't commit to two hours with the same two characters.
See it if you enjoy clever dialogue, fabulous acting and interesting character development, and don't require more than a modicum of deep meaning
Don't see it if you're put off by constant drinking or can't tolerate a bit of dragginess from time to time
See it if You are looking for a great theatre evening, only two actors that take the stage in storm in a smart, touching and very human play.
Don't see it if this is your musical night, or if you are looking for a 'shiny and glamorous' evening out.
See it if A modern tale of today's man/woman relationship. Realistic and well-performed
Don't see it if actively resolving relationship issues or working on chemical dependency issue currently....